ICD-10-CM Code M51.06
Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Adult Only
Code is only used for patients 15 years old or older.M51.06 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M51 is used to code Intervertebral disc disorder
A intervertebral disc disorder is a condition that involves deterioration, herniation, or other dysfunction of an intervertebral disc.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 722 |
Cervical vertebra with intervertebral disc
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #551-552 - Medical back problems with MCC.
- DRG Group #551-552 - Medical back problems without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Lumbar disc prolapse with myelopathy (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M51.06 - Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M51.06. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 722.73 was previously used, M51.06 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: M51.0 - Thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy